Bangladesh politics
A prelude to tomorrow
Sometimes, our lust for power brings hell to earth. We let the fire burn and kill humanity.
From one party to one person: What was de facto is now de jure
The most important outcome of this election is the emergence of Sheikh Hasina as the supreme leader of the country.
‘It is obvious that there will be no effective parliamentary opposition’
Advocate Sultana Kamal speaks with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star about Bangladesh’s 12th parliamentary election and its ramifications for the country’s political and governance landscapes.
‘All that matters to AL is acquiring power.’
This election will push the whole country towards further uncertainty and close the door to constructive politics in Bangladesh.
A ‘dummy-cratic’ election in democratic Bangladesh?
After the election is over, the meaning of democracy will change to mean coercion.
‘Why would Awami League need to resort to rigging in this scenario?’
Awami League has no incentive to rig the election, and doubting this suggests a lack of rationality.
‘I see no reason to call this an election.’
We already know that only a small group of experts will observe the election and that most major countries will not send their observers.
Politics must not be a means to wealth accumulation
TIB review of the affidavits of candidates paints a worrying picture of politics
Forced voting to fool the world?
It is clear why Awami League is so desperate to make January 7, 2024 look like a genuine competition, without any real competitors.
Time for AL to do some soul-searching
Infighting within the party has grown over the years, leading to the Awami League becoming its own rival at the grassroots level.
BNP may go for 1-point demand
The BNP now plans to focus on one point: resignation of the Awami League government.
New Visa Policy: US ‘heartened’ by Bangladesh’s response
The US state department has said that it was “heartened” that the Bangladesh government welcomed its decision to impose visa restrictions on those who undermine the democratic election process in Bangladesh.
US govt’s new visa policy does not bother Bangladesh govt: Shahriar
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said yesterday that the new visa policy announced by the US government "does not bother" the government of Bangladesh as authorities are "committed" to holding a free and fair election
A poll-time government without BNP?
A fair election will require much more than token initiatives
Gazipur City Polls: It’s responsibility of EC, govt to hold fair polls
TDS: You had not been involved in active politics. Do you think the electoral battle is going to be tough for you?
Gazipur City Polls: Corruption-free, smart Gazipur top priority
TDS: The BNP has boycotted the election, and you are the ruling party candidate. How confident are you about winning?
BNP goes for all-out boycott of five city polls
The BNP will go tough on its leaders and activists who will run for councillor in the city polls and those who will patronise them.
Who will be AL’s main challengers in the city polls?
The upcoming city elections are likely to be less challenging compared to those of 2013 and 2018.
Pick for Barishal Mayor: A resolute Hasina prevails
Barishal dominated the talks when the ruling Awami League’s nomination board sat on Saturday to pick mayoral candidates for five cities.
